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For the first time, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) can track the global travel and tourism sector’s water footprint.

Four Brown Hotels in Athens have converted their lobbies into art galleries, exhibiting contemporary Greek art and design.

Over 130 established wineries, boutique wineries and distribution networks with Greek wines will be featured at the Thessaloniki Wine Show in April.

Demand for Airbnb-style rentals in Greece was the strongest in Europe last month, said analytics firm AirDNA.

Demand from Poland is growing with 30% of Polish travelers having already booked their holidays to Greece.

Thailand’s Dusit Hotels and Resorts recently made its debut in Europe with the opening of the Dusit Suites Athens in Greece.

The Prince’s Foundation in the UK will provide expertise to the Greek Culture Ministry on issues involving the restoration and development of the former royal estate of Tatoi in Athens. 

Thessaloniki “Makedonia” Airport was ranked among the best in Europe in the annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey by ACI World.

Elefsina’s Archaeological Museum has reopened with a modernized approach that included audio-visual media and an upgraded presentation of its exhibits.

Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias has proposed the launch of a campaign that will encourage travelers to shop in Greece.

Greece’s airports handled over 4.2 million passengers during Jan-Feb, surpassing the corresponding two months of 2022 and 2019.

Twenty-nine illegally removed Greek antiquities will be returned to Greece from the United States.

Aris Marinis has been re-elected as president of the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET), the body that collectively represents travel businesses in Greece.

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has announced an international expansion for 2023 that includes flights to three Greek destinations.

ITA Airways celebrates the first anniversary of its loyalty program “Volare” and enrollment of its “millionth” member with two communication campaigns.

A total of 1,188 police officers will be stationed at Greece’s airports and border points as part of efforts to enhance security.

The Igoumenitsa Port Authority in Greece is set to get an upgrade after a joint venture acquired a majority stake of 67%.

Passenger traffic across European airports rose by 69% in January compared to the same month last year, according to data released by ACI Europe.

Celestyal Cruises has announced that its newest ship – the Celestyal Journey – will be ready to take to the seas this autumn.

The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki has joined WorldHotels, becoming the first hotel in Greece to join the prestigious brand.